About this organization

Organization Information : Founded in 1729 ,as a royal colony North Carolina became the 12th U.S. state in 1789. Located in the southeastern region of the United States, it borders Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and the Atlantic Ocean. The state features diverse geography, including the Appalachian Mountains in the west, the rolling Piedmont in the center, and the coastal plains and barrier islands in the east. North Carolina is home to over 11 million residents, with major urban centers like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham driving economic growth. Key industries include finance, technology, agriculture, manufacturing, and higher education, supported by major research universities.

Other Information: Founded in 1729,The EDPNC improves the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians by recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting existing employers, assisting companies with international trade, counseling small business and startups, and promoting North Carolina as a tourism destination.Statewide leaders launched the EDPNC more than a decade ago, elevating North Carolina’s economy to unprecedented heights. Since then, EDPNC has advanced the state’s strategy for attracting businesses and visitors, driving exceptional economic growth statewide.At the EDPNC, we embrace the differences of people living in, working in, and visiting our socially, environmentally, and economically diverse state, as well as those who plan to visit in the future.